Sabelo Mkhabela
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Cape Town, WC, South Africa
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808s & Log Drums: How South African Hip-Hop and Amapiano Fell in Love
As South African hip-hop strives to regain broad mainstream prominence, more rappers and producers are tapping into and incorporating amapiano elements into their music. → Read More
Nasty C Shares Visuals for ‘Bookoo Bucks’ Featuring Lil Gotit and Lil Keed
Watch Nasty C's music video for ATL Jacob-produced 'Bookoo Bucks' featuring Lil Gotit and Lil Keed. → Read More
Stream Cassper Nyovest’s New Album ‘A.M.N (Any Minute Now)’ Featuring Anthony Hamilton, Boogie, HHP, Busiswa, Langa Mavuso and More
Cassper Nyovest officially releases his fifth studio album 'A.M.N (Any Minute Now)'. → Read More
Moonchild Sanelly is Featured on Gorillaz’ Upcoming Album ‘Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez’
Moonchild Sanelly to appear on upcoming Gorillaz album 'Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez'. → Read More
Interview: Blaq Diamond on Flourishing & Reconnecting With Their Hip-Hop Roots
The SAMA Record of the Year-winning Afro-pop duo Blaq Diamond has raps and big ambitions. → Read More
Listen to Nasty C’s New Song ‘Zulu Man’
Nasty C showcases IsiZulu bars in new song 'Zulu Man'. → Read More
Listen to Vigro Deep’s Highly Anticipated Album ‘Rise Of Baby Boy’
Amapiano producer Vigro Deep releases 19-track album 'Rise of Baby Boy'. → Read More
Interview: Kazi Ya Sanaa’s Debut EP ‘Prephase’ Is Rooted In Nostalgia & Honest Expression
The emerging South African duo Kazi Ya Sanaa blends vintage jazz and soul with relatable lyrics. → Read More
AKA Shares Fitting Visuals for ‘Energy’ Featuring Gemini Major
Watch AKA and Gemini Major's music video for 'Energy.' → Read More
Sarkodie and E-40 Put on a Show in New Rappity Rap Single ‘CEO Flow’
Sarkodie shares collaboration with E-40 'CEO Flow' accompanied by a music video. → Read More
JimmyWiz Shares Emotive Visuals for ‘Dear Listener’
JimmyWiz recently shared a music video for the song "Dear Listener" from his debut album Accordin' to Jim. The music video shows JimmyWiz' family and his producer SP Dubb, who the rapper has had a long working relationship and friendship with. The music video was directed by Cape Town-based director Motion Billy, whose work is usually deeply rooted in emotive and personal stories. The video for… → Read More
Manu WorldStar Announces New EP ‘Molimo’ Featuring Sjava, Rouge, Rowlene and Others
Manu WorldStar announces upcoming four-song EP 'Molimo.' → Read More
Stream Busi Mhlongo’s 2001 Awesome Africa Festival Performance
Stream a new live album of Busi Mhlongo's performance at Awesome Africa Festival in 2001. → Read More
Listen to Buhlebendalo’s Cover of Brenda Fassie’s ‘Too Late for Mama’
Buhlebendalo covers Brenda Fassie's 'Too Late for Mama' in her new album. → Read More
Watch popsnotthefather’s Music Video for ‘KARMAKOLLEKT’
popsnotthefarher shares visuals for 'KARMAKOLLEKT.' → Read More
Nasty C and T.I Address Police Brutality Against Black People in New Single ‘They Don’t’
It's finally here. Since January of 2019, it's been public knowledge that Nasty C and T.I. had some work in the pipeline. Titled "They Don't," the song by the two rappers addresses the ongoing police brutality that has for years been specifically targeted at black people. Nasty C handles the song's melodic hook, singing: > "I can only imagine the pain and the grief/from the innocent mothers… → Read More
Apple Music’s New Artist Spotlight Shines on South African Alternative Artist Marcus Harvey
South African artist Marcus Harvey gets highlighted as Apple Music's New Artist Spotlight. → Read More
Listen to South African Hip-Hop DJ P Kuttah’s Mix as Heard on Sway in the Morning
Listen to P Kuttah's South African hip-hop mix as heard on Sway in the Morning. → Read More
Killer Kau Shares Visuals for his Single ‘Kataliya’
South African artist Killer Kau recently shared visuals for his single "Kataliya." In the visuals, Killer Kau performs his antics for the titular character Kataliya who is noticeably not moved. That comical scene is intercut with performance scenes in the hood in which Killer Kau is joined by a group of dancers for a showdown as the masses look on. In the song, Killer Kau's baritone blends with… → Read More
Apple Music Launches New Show to Showcase ‘The Latest African Sounds’
Apple Music's new show focusing on African music and hosted by Nigerian DJ and curator Cuppy will be launching this week. → Read More